Re: better runing setup? 9835 + dual 31 eq or cd8454?

i think if you want everything in one definately the 8454 would have more tuning options but the 9835 with the 30 band eq would be better in overall flexbility. again if you can fit the 30 band eq i'd go with the alpine setup, if you just want an HU with as many options go with the eclipse.

Re: better runing setup? 9835 + dual 31 eq or cd8454?

If it matters at all, I can get the Alpine for ~$40 cheaper than the Eclipse

just comparing the eclipse 8454 and the alpine 9835 alone. the eclipse has a 10 band peq compared to 5 band peq on the alpine 9835. another important advantage the eclipse has over the alpine is real time tuning. meaning when you change crossovers slopes and pts and also changing stuff on the peq, you can actually listen to the changes right there and then. you can turn up the volume in the crossover menu and peq menu. but on the alpine you would change your crossover slopes and pts, and then go all the way back to the main menu to turn up the volume. i'm sure its not too bad but its just convenient having not to go back and forth when tuning.

but if you would get that alpine 9835 and 30 band eq, i'd go for that. more flexbility and bands.

Re: better runing setup? 9835 + dual 31 eq or cd8454?

i had always been a diehard eclipse fan, but after getting the alpine 9835 i won't go back. imo the alpine is more flexabile since it's satelite ready and ipod ready. it has all the features as the eclipse, except for a smaller eq. i never seen the need for these huge eq's anyways.